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Matt Borgula is a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases. Prior to forming SBBL Law, he was one of the lead federal prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan. As the Deputy Criminal Chief, Drug Unit Chief and head of the financial crimes unit, Mr. Borgula handled every type of federal charge from investigation, to Grand Jury indictment through trial. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he worked in Chicago for the law firm of Jenner & Block, where he represented clients in matters relating to securities fraud, commercial disputes, class actions and consumer protection act claims.
Mr. Borgula represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations, and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services, the DEA, FBI, Homeland Security, ICE, and the SEC. Mr. Borgula’s goal in defending his clients is to minimize the damage and disruption caused by these proceedings, often before charges are brought. If an indictment or charge cannot be avoided, Mr. Borgula advises clients on the risks and benefits of going to trial versus accepting a plea, and is an experienced and successful trial attorney if an acceptable resolution is not reached.
Mr. Borgula is nationally recognized as an expert in complex criminal matters, including RICO, federal fraud, money laundering and the bank secrecy act and has been a frequent lecturer at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He has also provided training to criminal defense attorneys and State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies on issues related to search and seizure of assets and evidence, suspicious activity reports and other banking regulations, and white collar crime. In 2019, Mr. Borgula was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Attorneys.
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29 years | 100 cases
29 years | 100 cases
29 years | 100 cases
29 years | 100 cases
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 1997
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Posted by WILLIAM | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I have worked with many lawyers in my life. Mr. Matt Borgula and I have worked together for over four years. I have never met a more sincere, capable and compassionate person in my life!! His knowledge of the law is unmatched in any legal professional I have ever worked with! If any family member or ...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Borgula helped me through an incredibly tough defamation case with an irrational opponent. His calm steady methodical approach to this hellacious situation brought a positive outcome to my lawsuit. Matt’s reputation and presence was key to settling the case.
Posted by Kojo | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Our family worked with Matt Borgula at Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch. He came highly recommended as the best, he delivered. He and his team were highly professional and did exceptional work. Their attention to detail, level of diligence, and excellence were impeccable. Our family has ...
Posted by Keith | December 21, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Let me start off saying this ! Mr Borgula wasn’t RETAINED, Mr borgula was appointed to me by the United States of America as my “Federal Public Pretender” Defender” excuse me. “Let’s not Forget “ In the middle of Me pleading guilty with Another lawyer I previously Retained and said I had NO CHANCE o...
Posted by Arash | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Words cannot begin to describe how grateful I am to Matt and his professional team. My wife contacted them first and within the first couple of days, we were certain Matt and his team were the right attorneys for me. As a former federal prosecutor, he was aware of all the ins and outs of cases like m...
"Matt is an exceptional trial lawyer. He’s thorough, personable, and extremely well-respected in the state and federal court system."
"I worked with Matt on many matters while we both served as Assistant U.S. Attorneys, then against him after he started working as a criminal defense attorney. Matt is extremely knowledgable about Federal and state criminal matters, is an outstanding trial attorney, and is a diligent and responsive advocate for his client. I am honored to have joined his firm and look forward to practicing with him on our clients' behalf."
"As United States Attorney I supervised many lawyers; Matt was among the best. His judgement and legal skills are outstanding. His experience in Federal Criminal Law including white collar crime and tax evasion is extensive. I am proud to now call him my colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer. As an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Matt has obtained a reputation as a tenacious yet fair and ethical federal prosecutor. Having handled a number of criminal matters where Matt was the opposing counsel, I can attest that this reputation is well earned. Judges, federal prosecutors, and criminal defense attorneys all hold Matt in very high esteem and regard him as one of the finest attorneys in Michigan."
"Despite being opposing counsel, Matt has always been really fair and a pleasure to deal with. I know he is respected by the defense bar and judges alike, especially when it comes to white collar crime. Therefore, I endorse this lawyer."
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2025
Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers - White Collar Crime, Grand Rapids Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers - Non White Collar Crime, Grand Rapids Magazine
2019
Inducted as a Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2015
Exceptional Service Award, The National Association of Former United States Attorneys
2014
Outstanding Service Award, Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
2014
Commendation for Outstanding Case Work, Federal Bureau of Investigation
2009
Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering Section - Case of the Year, United States Department of Justice
2008
Outstanding Service Award, Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
2007
Oustanding Prosecution Award, Department of Homeland Security Investigations
2006
Commendation for Outstanding Casework, Federal Bureau of Investigation
2005
Outstanding Service Award, Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
2004
Commendation for Outstanding Case Work, Federal Bureau of Investigation
2015 - Present
Partner, SBBL Law
2003 - 2015
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Department of Justice
1999 - 2003
Associate, Jenner & Block
1997 - 1999
Associate, Dykema Gossett
2023 - Present
Historical Society for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of MichiganPresident
2019 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar Association
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015 - 2020
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter)President
Dismissal after trial
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Dismissed
Dismissed
Conviction after jury trial and 30 years in prison.
Guilty verdict and life sentence
Case over
1997
JD
1993
BA
2025
Trial Skills Instructor
2018
Defense and prosecution of federal criminal charges
2015
Internal Investigations
2014
Trial Skills
2013
2011
Structuring and Bank Secrecy Act Crimes
2011
Legal Update - Suspicious Activity Reports and the Bank Secrecy Act
2010
Search and Seizure/Interdiction
2010
Case Study - Suspicious Activity Reports
2010
Asset Forfeiture for Law Enforcement Officers
2010
Suspicious Activity Reports
2009
Case Study - Asset Forfeiture
2008
Case Study - Bank Secrecy Act
2008
White Collar Crime
2007
Federal Financial Crimes
2007
Health Care Fraud Forfeitures
2006
Forfeiture in Financial Crimes Cases
2006
Advanced Money Laundering
English
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